Queens News – Caribbean Life

From left, Consul General of Guyana to New York From left, Consul General to New York, Ambassador Michael E. Brotherson, Minister within the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, Pauline Sukai, Investment and Diaspora Initiatives Head Fazil Joe Yussuff, joined the 38th Annual Phagwah float parade, and cultural presentation at Phil Rizzuto Park on March 29, 2026.

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Sukai brings Guyana greetings to Queens Phagwah

By Tangerine Clarke

From left, Loycent Gordon, recipient of the Claire Shulman “Spirit of Community” Award, is honored alongside Richard S. David, Patricia Ornst and Ben Guttmann, recognized as “Chefs of the Year,” during Queens Centers for Progress’ annual Evening of Fine Food.

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Honorees celebrate as QCP’s 30th ‘Evening of Fine Food’ draws strong community support

By Tracey Khan

Founder of the Caribbean Equality Project (CEP) Mohamed Q. Amin, eighth from left (front) poses with members, and celebrants after leading the 38th Annual Phagwah Parade on March 29, in Richmond Hill Queens.

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Caribbean Equality Project leads 2026 Phagwah Social Justice Collective at Little Guyana’s Annual Holi Parade

By Tangerine Clarke

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High School juniors launch LIFT to provide free tutoring for students in need

From left are Queens College President Frank H. Wu, Chief Diversity Officer, Dean of Diversity, QC and Co-Chair of the Celebration Committee member Jerima DeWese, Dean of Arts and Sciences Simone L. Yearwood, celebration committee member, Journalist Carol Jenkins and Queens Borough President Donovan J. Richards Jr. during the presentation of the Martin Luther King Award from QC, to Jenkins, on Jan. 18, at a MLK commemoration in the Goldstein Theatre in Queens College in Flushing.

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Music and memory fill Queens as MLK legacy takes center stage

By Tangerine Clarke

A child looks at Santa Claus with wonder, having seen him for the first time.

Addabbo brings holiday joy with Santa to community youth

By Nelson A. King

Guyana Consulate Staffer, Karen Pesaud, President Mohamed Irfaan Ali, and Sudesh Persaud, (husband and wife) pose with the head-of-state's at the International Center for Democracy Christmas during a layover in NYC, on his way to Guyana, on Dec. 13, 2025.

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President Ali praises Diaspora loyalty during Holiday stop in New York

By Tangerine Clarke

Father drumming on a couch next to his daughter and wife on Kwanzaa

New York Family

Awesome Kwanzaa Events in New York City 2025

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BP Richards launches donation drive benefiting families impacted by Hurricane Melissa on island of Jamaica

Members and officers of the First Responders Lions and Leos clubs pose for a photo in Liberty Bible Fellowship Church lobby, after prayers. They distributed pre-Thanksgiving pies to worshipers on Nov. 17, 2025.

Queens

Lions and Leos bring holiday cheer with pre-Thanksgiving pie donation

By Tangerine Clarke

Residents set out compost bins for collection under New York City’s expanded sanitation program.

Bronx

‘Trash Chaos’: New Yorkers frustrated by rollout of City’s new composting rules

By Tracey Khan

Mohamed Q. Amin, third from left, founder/president of the Caribbean Equality Project, surrounded by members, in front of their colorful ornate booth at the Annual Diwali Festival on Oct. 18, in Smokey Park, Queens.

Queens

Richmond Hill shines bright as Diwali motorcade lights up the night

By Tangerine Clarke

Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. hosted a spirited Diwali celebration at the Kissena Hindu Center in Queens, and presented Citation of Honor to community leaders who have made significant contributions throughout the borough. From left are Dr. Vipul Patel, Sami Sarkar, Guyanese-born Dr. Sharla Madho-Khargi, Dr. Shreeya Tuladhar, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. (in back), Nagasser Ramgarib, Ashif Ahmed, and Rasik Sanghavi. The event was held on Oct. 16.

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Queens BP Donovan Richards Jr. Diwali celebration honors seven

By Tangerine Clarke

First Lady of Guyana Arya Ali, President Dr. Mohomed Irfaan Ali, on the sidelines of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, with NYS Senator Roxanne J. Persaud, at a Meet & Greet on Sept. 23, where the Head-of-state, addressed compatriots in the ballroom of Russo on the Bay in Howard Beach, Queens.

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Guyana’s president draws rousing applause in Queens Meet-and-Greet

By Tangerine Clarke

Track & Field Athletes of St. John's University in Queens, strike a pose on Saturday, Sept. 27 - "University Service Day" at the newly branded Community Food Pantry Inc. in Richmond Hill. The ladies and coaches volunteered, bagging and serving nutritious meals to hundreds of residents in two sessions. From left, stooping front, are Coach Desmond Robinson, and Board Members of Community Food Pantry, Roger Gary, and Tony Singh.

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St. John’s University Red Storm women athletes serve families at Community Food Pantry in Queens

By Tangerine Clarke

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Plant Powered Metro NY helps reverse chronic illness with food and community

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